Obituaries
James "Birch" J. Burczyk
Sep 28, 2025
James “Birch” Burczyk of Waukesha WI passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025 in the Arbor at Avalon Square in Waukesha WI. He was born in Milwaukee WI on October 16, 1942 to Joseph and Pauline Burczyk. In 1967 he married Marilee (Peterson) Burczyk at St. Mary Czestochowa Catholic Church in Milwaukee, WI. Jim is survived by his wife, Marilee...
Bruce Alan Knutson
Oct 2, 2025
Bruce A. Knutson, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025. He was born in Waukesha on September 27, 1952 to Delbert A. Knutson Sr. and Rita L. Knutson (née Koep). Bruce was a master electrician he loved to hunt and fish and spend time with his family. Bruce will be remembered as great provider for the family he...
Karen Lynn Shulfer
Oct 1, 2025
Karen Lynn Shulfer of Waukesha passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at the age of 74. A lifelong Waukesha resident, she was born on May 3, 1951 to Oscar and Fern (nee Engel) Vanderhei. She was a longtime member of Ascension Lutheran Church. Karen was a very loving person and will be missed by all.
She is survived by her...
Julia A. Stein
Oct 1, 2025
Julia A. Stein (nee Fenney), age 106, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 1, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1918. Julia graduated from Black River Falls High School. She was an avid Bucks fan.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 69 years, Jerome E. Stein; granddaughters Tammy (David) Tracy and Julie Howard; step-sons James (Laurel) Stein and...
Judith E. Boldt
Sep 30, 2025
Judith E. Boldt (nee Kannenberg) “Judy” passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025 at the age of 81. She is survived by her three children Brian Boldt, Mindy (Aaron) Betry, and Karie (Neil) Derkowski, brother Dan Kannenberg, sister-in-law Diane Boldt, and nephews Tim (Arianne) Kannenberg and Mike (Jen) Kannenberg. She will also be missed by her six grandchildren, whom she...
Santiago Gamez Rodriguez
Sep 27, 2025
Santiago “Jim” Gamez Rodriguez of Waukesha, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2025, at the age of 90. Born on November 17, 1934, in Texas, he was the son of Sotico and Valentina (Gamez) Rodriguez. Jim was known for his remarkable ability to repair almost anything. He had a passion for riding his motorcycle and enjoyed staying...
Ronald C. Wolter
Sep 25, 2025
Ronald C. Wolter of Waukesha went to his heavenly home on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the age of 90. He was born in Milwaukee on January 26, 1935, the son of Roy and Louise (nee Wittkopp) Wolter. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve. On May 1, 1954 he married his precious wife Diane Rubel...
Margaret “Peggy” Ann Butt
Sep 23, 2025
Margaret “Peggy” Ann Butt (née Majewski)
Peggy passed away peacefully, surrounded by love, on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Born on July 15, 1953, in Waukesha to Joseph and Alice Majewski, Peggy spent her entire life in the city she adored. Remarkably, she lived on the same street for her whole life, in homes built by her grandfather, Fred Torhorst.
After graduating from the...
Richard "Dick" C. Lehmann, Jr
Sep 19, 2025
Richard “Dick” C. Lehmann, Jr., Age 66, of West Bend, formerly of Waukesha, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 19, 2025. He was born in Waukesha on May 28, 1959 to Richard and Shirley (nee: Vogt) Lehmann, Sr. Dick was a former member of the Donna Lexa Community Art Center. He enjoyed drawing, painting and ceramics. He was an avid...
Eric Kohnert
Sep 18, 2025
Eric Kohnert, beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, was born on December 20, 1938, and passed away on September 18, 2025. He was predeceased by his wife, Wanda.
Eric is survived by his children Eric (Suzanne), Dannelle, and Scott; his sisters Bobbi and Norma; and his grandchildren Adam (Liz) and Veronica, all of whom brought him endless pride and joy.
A proud...
Brian P. Thomas
Sep 16, 2025
Brian P. Thomas, age 52, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at his home in Waukesha. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois August 7, 1973 the son of James Sr. and Kathleen (nee: Ansbro) Thomas. He was a 1992 graduate of Waukesha High School. After high school he worked as a truck driver for PLM and most...
Ruth K. Morris
Sep 16, 2025
Ruth K. Morris (Davis) went home to the Lord on September 16, 2025 at age 99. Ruth was a resident at Markesan Resident Home where she received wonderful care. She had previously resided in the Fox Lake area prior to her move to assisted living. During World War II she volunteered at Waukesha Memorial Hospital. She met her husband Melvin...
Robert W. Alexander Jr.
Sep 14, 2025
Robert W. Alexander Jr. “Bob” of Waukesha passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 with his beloved wife by his side at the age of 83. He was born in Fort Benning, Georgia on April 1, 1942 the son of Robert Alexander Sr. and Mary (nee Gagliano) Alexander. Bob worked for Waukesha Engine and then for many years at GE...
Eugene A. Blodgett
Sep 14, 2025
Eugene Arthur Blodgett “Gene” passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 14, 2025, at the age of 81. A lifelong resident of Waukesha, Gene was born on November 6, 1943, the only child of Arthur and Romona Blodgett. Gene honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. On June 19, 1971, he married...
Elisabeth Meinhardt
Sep 11, 2025
Elisabeth Meinhardt, age 94, died on Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was born in Vertesacsa, Hungary on July 29, 1931 the daughter of Franz and Katherina (nee: Grumming) Schmidt.
Elisabeth was an avid reader and knew three languages. she enjoyed traveling back to Germany numerous times, but her favorite place to be was her cottage in Sturgeon Bay that her husband...
Thomas "Tim" L. Rappis
Sep 8, 2025
Thomas “Tim” Rappis of Mukwonago passed away peacefully at Waukesha Memorial Hospital on Monday, September 8, 2025, at the age of 82. Born in 1943 to Samuel and Jeanette (nee Ryan) Rappis, Tim graduated from Waukesha High School in 1961, where he excelled in athletics and was a key contributor to the 1960 -1961 State finalist basketball team. Tim played...
Ronald John May
Sep 7, 2025
Ronald John May, Age 73, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 7, 2025 with his family by his side. He was born in Hartland on November 3,1951. Ron grew up in Hartland with his mother Dorothy and sister Judy. Later in life, Ron met his loving wife, Jill (nee: Mielke) and went on to raise three wonderful children...
Thomas "Tommy" Allen Nondahl
Sep 7, 2025
Thomas (Tommy) Allen Nondahl, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at his home in Waukesha, Wisconsin.On August 29th, 1992, Tommy married his high school sweetheart Lori Lassig in Waukesha, where they resided and raised their family.Following in his father's footsteps, Tommy became a dedicated owner and operator of TLN Trucking. Tommy's life was defined by the...
David Washington Baylor Jr.
Sep 5, 2025
David Washington Baylor, Jr. (Buddy, Prof. Baylor, Mr. Baylor), 57, died surrounded by family on September 5, 2025.
David was a US Army veteran, a member of the 101st Airborne Division, and served in Desert Storm. He was a Past Master of Waukesha Masonic Lodge No. 37.
He dedicated his latter years to teaching, with an impact made at Catholic Memorial High...
George Conway Walker
Sep 5, 2025
On the morning of September 5, 2025, surrounded by his wife, Dianne, and the family he cherished, George Conway Walker peacefully completed his remarkable journey through life. Born in San Marino, California, to Alva (née Conway) and Wendel Walker, and younger brother to Elizabeth Black (née Walker), George’s life was marked by boundless curiosity, a generous heart, and a steadfast...
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